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Special needs caregivers in Buda, TX

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Kelly O.


Buda, TX

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Kelly and I have been working in the medical field for over 25 years. I spent 10 of these years as an office coordinator for a level one trauma orthopedics office. I returned to college to advance my career to be hands on in the OR. I put those dreams on hold to become the primary caretaker for my father who...
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Michaela A.


Buda, TX

$22-50/hr7 yrs exp

My name is Michaela, and I am an Austin native 21 years old. I have so much love in my heart and seven years experience working with children of all ages, including infants and special needs. As a CPR and first aid certified individual who is fully vaccinated, I prioritize the safety and well being of children above all else. My...
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Jennifer T.


Buda, TX

$19-27/hr3 yrs exp

Teacher Looking For Part-time Child Care Opportunities

Hi im currently a teacher that works with children with special needs. Im looking for onetime or part-time child care opportunities
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Alyx M.


Austin, TX

$23-25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been watching kids for the past 9 yrs and a house manager for 3 yrs. I have years of experience with children ranging from infants to high schoolers. As well I've also worked with various special needs(more details upon request). I work full/sometimes part time for families making sure I can be a great asset and take...
Alyx can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alyx is a great sitter and very hands on. She loves playing with my kids, I have 3 boys who are a handful. She does a wonderful job and is able to keep them entertained and safe. I would definitely hire her again."

Candy L.

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Kayla L.


Kyle, TX

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Professional

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a dedicated and experienced childcare professional with over 13 years of experience working with children of all ages. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and have a strong understanding of how children grow, learn, and thrive. I've had the privilege of working with families in various roles, including nanny, tutor,...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rapport. I've seen Kayla establish great relationships with kids of all different ability levels and ages. Holds boundaries. Kids love her but she is not a push-over. She holds boundaries in accordance with what the kids need as well as parents' requests. Works...

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Sadie H.


Kyle, TX

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Sadie! I've babysat countless times before and love working with kids. I was a summer camp counselor so I've cared for children from ages 1-15+ and I have experience looking after more than 10 kids at a time! I have a little experience with special needs, but my mom is an OT and she's taught me a lot from her...
Sadie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sadie was fantastic!!!! If she didn’t move away we definitely would have kept her for as long as possible. Our kids absolutely loved her & miss her so much! Could not have asked for anyone better!!! Good luck to you Sadie!! We know you’ll find another family in no...

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Jennifer D.


Kyle, TX

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi there!!!! My name is Jennifer and I am a Certified Special Needs Teacher. I have experience with Special Needs Children and completing my 17th year of Teaching.
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Very sweet and my kids loved her"

Liza A.

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Amarantha R.


Austin, TX

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! I'm a licensed professional counselor associate with a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, currently working in the mental health field. I have over 5 years of experience working with children, including those with special needs, through my previous role as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at an...
Amarantha can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is super responsible and somehow managed to get the kids in bed on time better than I would have done, yet the girls still always request her, even if it's been a year since she cared for them (my mother now lives with us so don't really need it). She is also...

Ursula M.

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Karina F.


Kyle, TX

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a caregiver with nine years of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles and formal education have equipped me with the skills and knowledge to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for children of all ages. I am known for my patience, creativity,...
Karina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karina took care of our 4.5 month old for the day when daycare was closed. Our baby girl was very comfortable with her and our dog absolutely loved her. She did a great job keeping track of diapers, etc. for me since she knows I track it all in an app. My...

Sara W.

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Adriana S.


Austin, TX

$49/hr1 yrs exp

I am a second year Special Education teacher in Glendale Heights. I received my bachelor's degree from Loyola University Chicago. I majored in Special Education with English as Second Language, Bilingual, and Elementary endorsements. I have worked in both self-contained and
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Amarantha R.


Austin, TX

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there highly motivated & compassionate individual with a strong educational background and passion for nurturing young minds. I hold a BA in Psychology and am pursuing my Master's degree. I have hands-on experience as an RBT where I provide ABA therapy to children on the spectrum. I have extensive training in behavior...
5.0
"Wow. What a tremendous young lady. She was a perfect fit for the care we needed for our son. Thank you!"

Debbie G.

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Widdienne D.


Austin, TX

$27-30/hr6 yrs exp

My name is Widdienne, and I am a 33year-old part-time student at Texas State University, pursuing a degree in Health Care Administration. I am a dedicated, trustworthy, compassionate, and hardworking professional with extensive experience in caregiving. Over the years, I have worked with children, the elderly, and individuals...
Widdienne can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, respite care, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Widdienne is a very dependable and professional caregiver. She worked well with my brother."

Gayle B.

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Sabrina C.


Kyle, TX

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience working with infants/ children from as small as 7-week-old to age 13. I have a great deal of experience with working with children of special needs, Autism and speech delay as well as working with premature and micro preemie so I have a lot of insight and have worked greatly along side with...
Sabrina can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sabrina took care of our 4 year old daughter and 1 year old son for 6 months full-time. She was always great with the kids. Our daughter would constantly ask on the weekends "is Sabrina coming today?" I always appreciated that not only did the kids like Sabrina...

Alma H.

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Charlotte C.


Austin, TX

$26-30/hr3 yrs exp

Fun, Creative Nanny Seeking Family! Experience Working With Kids With Autism

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Charlotte, an enthusiastic and imaginative babysitter! A psychology graduate from UT Austin with a minor in Mandarin, I blend academic knowledge with practical experience. With three years of nannying experience and an additional year as a registered behavioral therapist for children on the spectrum, I'm equipped to...
Charlotte can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"This sounds over-the-top, but Charlotte is everything you want in a caregiver for your child. She's conscientious, communicative and enthusiastic. I can tell she doesn't just "sit" with my infant son—she really interacts with him and takes care of him. Could not...

Rebecca Q.

I work with special needs adults and have worked with this age group in the past. Not as much as I'd love to but it was defiantly an amazing part of my day. I work hard, learn task easily and I'm a huge people person!
Nia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
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Justinna W.


Austin, TX

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

1.0

(1)

I have been in the care industry for 10 years now and working full time professionally for 6. I love to come into a home and help with anything that is needed to maintain a healthy balance, wether that be planning enriching activities, maintaining a clean environment, meal preparation, bathing, organization, etc. I love to read,...
Justinna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
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Marissa H.


Manchaca, TX

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Nanny / Child Care / Pet Care

Hello, recently moved to Austin area from New Braunfels, Texas and looking for a nanny/babysitting job! I currently go to college online part time and have super flexible hours. I was working at the main hospital in Vermont as the Lead Medical assistant working with high risk pregnancy patients and children in the pedi neuro...
Marissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

I have aided sick family members in memory care and tended to older adults with special needs. I am comfortable helping out in the home and with basic services.
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands
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Heather S.


Austin, TX

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm starting an accelerated nursing program and gave up my full time job to focus on my studies. I'm looking for either occasional babysitting jobs or nannying jobs! I grew up with a sister who had special needs, am kind, patient and fun! Feel free to reach out!
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Nia S.


Kyle, TX

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Fun!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Nia! I've been working with the special-needs community since I graduated high school, about eight years ago. I have worked for CDS, ABA, in-home caregiving and caregiving companies. I've been a PRN at a special needs facility since 2017 and I currently work pt with lifetouch!
Nia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Buda, TX

Alyx M.

5.0

Alyx is a great sitter and very hands on. She loves playing with my kids, I have 3 boys who are a handful. She does a wonderful job and is able to keep them entertained and safe. I would definitely hire her again.

- Candy L.

Kayla L.

5.0

Kayla is a great babysitter! She is prompt, communicates very effectively, and can stick to a schedule. She plays well with my young son and helps come up with fun activities. She often takes him to the park so I can get some alone time while at home. She is super sweet and my son adores her.

- Kasey L.

Sadie H.

5.0

Sadie was fantastic!!!! If she didn’t move away we definitely would have kept her for as long as possible. Our kids absolutely loved her & miss her so much! Could not have asked for anyone better!!! Good luck to you Sadie!! We know you’ll find another family in no time!!

- Care member

Jennifer D.

5.0

Very sweet and my kids loved her

- Liza A.

Amarantha R.

5.0

She is super responsible and somehow managed to get the kids in bed on time better than I would have done, yet the girls still always request her, even if it's been a year since she cared for them (my mother now lives with us so don't really need it). She is also a great role model for young kids....

- Ursula M.

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